After all the advice, no one told me about these. I knew some of these existed to some degree, but I didn’t know that they’d actually come in handy! Forget what you’ve read – I go beyond the basics and get straight to the good stuff: the must-haves for first-time moms!

This list of newborn essentials is designed to be the complete list of everyday, must-have items for new moms. And almost all of these items were also used daily by me as a new mom. So, whether you’re putting together your registry or trying to figure out what you really need for baby: this list will walk you through what you need along with specific product recommendations.

When I became pregnant with Baby Woz, I had NO IDEA what I was going to need for baby. I don’t think I had ever done so much research in my life. However, I’m thankful for family and Pinterest for giving me pointers. After Baby Woz turned two, I felt confident that I could put together a simple and minimalist baby registry to give the same helpful information to other new moms, along with the experience I’ve gained in figuring out what is truly essential for baby. So, here’s my minimalist baby essentials checklist that will show you what you REALLY need for baby.

This baby registry checklist is designed to simplify creating your baby registry. It focuses on the essentials so that you can make sure you’ll use and love what’s on your registry.

Whether it’s a complete surprise or you’ve waited for this baby for a long time, this is a life-changing moment.

And it can be a scary one.

I’m sharing a helpful list of things to prepare for and make sure your first trimester goes smoothly so you can get all the rest you need. And if you don’t have time to read this post, you can pin it and read it for later!

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